Athens, Greece – Investigation is underway following a horrifying gangland-style shooting that resulted in the tragic deaths of six individuals in the East Attica seaside town of Artemida, situated approximately 20 kilometers from the Greek capital, Athens.
The incident unfolded on Monday evening at around 6:30 p.m. when six men, initially believed to be Albanian nationals but later identified as Turkish, were brutally gunned down in an isolated cul-de-sac while driving a blue car bearing German license plates. Tragically, five of the victims were discovered lifeless inside the vehicle, while the sixth, presumed to be the driver, was found outside.
Intriguingly, none of the six victims, as of now unidentified, had any prior criminal records in Greece. The fact that none of them were armed at the time of the attack adds a layer of complexity to the investigation.
Forensic investigators have meticulously combed the crime scene since Monday, collecting over 20 bullet casings fired from a handgun. These casings will play a crucial role in determining how the incident unfolded and potentially identifying the assailants responsible for this heinous act.
Greek authorities have reached out to Interpol for assistance and are collaborating with their German counterparts to trace the origins of the license plates on the vehicle.
Simultaneously, investigators are gathering security camera footage from the broader vicinity, hopeful that these recordings will yield vital clues leading to the perpetrators of the attack. Witnesses have provided varying accounts, with some suggesting the involvement of a dark-colored car and a motorcycle.
While the investigation unfolds, law enforcement agencies are operating under the assumption that this shooting is linked to an ongoing turf war between rival criminal factions, potentially connected to the illicit drug trade. The tragedy has left the community deeply shaken, prompting concerns about the escalation of violence and organized crime in the region.
